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FSU Football: Top Five Recruiting Gifts of the Jimbo Fisher Era

By Ty Ragans

Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher watches his team during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher watches his team during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) catches a touchdown pass over Auburn Tigers cornerback Chris Davis (11) during the second half of the 2014 BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Kelvin Benjamin

Kelvin Benjamin’s final catch for FSU football is one that will live forever as it secured the program’s third national championship. As a high school player, Benjamin’s potential was undeniable. This made him a major target for Jimbo Fisher and other coaches across the country.

When Kelvin Benjamin committed to FSU over the other major in-state schools in early January of 2011, he was considered to be a prospect with a ton of talent but also some question marks. Fans were excited to pull in such a talent, but many took a wait and see approach. Benjamin’s career didn’t start in the same magnitude that it finished.

After redshirting in 2011, Benjamin posted a decent first season in 2012 with 30 receptions 495 yards and two touchdowns. In 2013 Benjamin’s own maturation and the factor of Jameis Winston as a starting quarterback propelled him to a season in which he recorded 54 receptions for 1,011 yards and 15 touchdowns.

FSU fans will remember Benjamin torching the Gators for three touchdowns in 2013. But make no mistake, the catch Benjamin will always be remembered for is the game clinching touchdown in Pasadena securing FSU’s third national title. Benjamin had a good career for FSU football, but that catch alone makes his commitment one of the top five recruiting victories of the Jimbo Fisher era.

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